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RX54 YLZ

2004 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YLZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,333 miles

Areas of underside and components showing surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes showing surface corrosion, but full inspection not possible due to protective coatings and clips.Replacement advised. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 93,341 miles

Areas of underside and components showing surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes showing surface corrosion, but full inspection not possible due to protective coatings and clips. Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened subframe v mounts starting to split (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened subframe v mound ts starting to split (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,203 miles

Areas of vehicle underside would benefit anti-corrosion treatment

Offside headlamp unit slightly condensated and slight intermittent pulsing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,634 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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RX54 YLZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX54 YLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX54 YLZ registered?

RX54 YLZ is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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